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  • Lac La Biche Watershed Management

    Lac La Biche Lake has faced decades of pressure from nutrient buildup, evolving land use, and shoreline disturbance, leading to recurring algal blooms, declining water quality, and impacts on fish habitat and recreation. These challenges highlighted the need for a coordinated, long-term approach to protect the lake and its surrounding watershed. The Watershed Management Plan…

  • Monitoring Emerging Contaminants in Freshwater: Microplastics in a Complex Urban Watershed

    Microplastics are an emerging concern in freshwater systems, but until recently, there was little reliable data on how much is present in Alberta’s rivers or how it moves through them. Without clear information, it has been difficult for researchers, communities, and decision-makers to fully understand or respond to this growing issue. NAIT Applied Research set…

  • Beyond the River – Indigenous emerging leaders championing freshwater stewardship in amiskwacîwâskahikan

    In urban environments, waterways are often overlooked, and Indigenous youth face limited opportunities to lead in freshwater stewardship or reconnect with the lands and waters that have sustained their communities for generations. Beyond the River brings Indigenous youth to the forefront of caring for the North Saskatchewan River and its surrounding ecosystem. Led by First…

  • EPCOR’s Glass of the Sask

    EPCOR’s Glass of the Sask is a multi-year public engagement initiative that raises awareness and fosters pride in the North Saskatchewan River (NSR) as Edmonton’s drinking water source. Through strategic collaborations with restaurants, festivals, and community events, the campaign encourages environmental stewardship, water conservation, and the use of reusable water bottles, all while highlighting EPCOR’s…

  • Alberta Water Council and the Alberta Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils: Guide for Building Resiliency to Multi-Year Drough

    The Alberta Water Council (AWC) and Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils (WPACs) are major partners identified in Alberta’s Water for Life strategy, which is the overarching government-wide strategy for water in Alberta. Our quality of life, and life itself, depends on having a healthy and sustainable water supply, and partnerships are a strong foundation for…

  • Bow River Basin Council’s State of the Bow River Watershed Report

    The Bow River Basin Council’s State of the Bow River Watershed Report is a groundbreaking data-driven tool designed to guide sustainable water management and environmental stewardship across the Bow River Basin. This interactive, living document provides accessible, up-to-date insights into the health of the watershed, equipping communities, policymakers, and researchers with the knowledge needed to…

  • The City of Calgary Riparian Monitoring Program

    The City of Calgary’s Riparian Monitoring Program (RMP) embodies a steadfast commitment to the conservation and enhancement of riparian areas along water bodies. Initiated in response to key actions in The City’s Riparian Action Program, the RMP endeavours to translate strategy into action, fostering flood and drought resilience, water quality protection, and biodiversity preservation. The…

  • City of Calgary’s Drought Resilience Plan

    The City of Calgary’s Drought Resilience Plan (DRP) aims to prepare the city, its residents, and businesses for the challenges posed by drought, which stands as one of Calgary’s primary climate hazards. The plan’s overarching mission is to foster a future where Calgary’s people, ecosystems, and businesses can not only withstand and recover from drought…

  • Livingston Pond E Storm Park

    MAGNA Engineering Services Inc. (MAGNA) is a civil engineering consulting firm committed to pioneering innovative wastewater and stormwater infrastructure design solutions for communities across Canada. Offering a comprehensive suite of services related to water management, community engagement, GIS mapping, and more, MAGNA delivers custom nature-based solutions that prioritize environmental resilience and community well-being. One of…

  • Forest industry collaboration cultivates sustainability around vital wetland ecosystems

    Wetlands are prominent features in forests and are often part of interconnected systems that link all forest ecosystems. Alberta’s wetlands help maintain forest productivity (water/ nutrient flow) and provide numerous ecosystem services that benefit the forest industry and society. The Forest Management Wetland Stewardship Initiative’s (FMWSI) mission is to advance wetland stewardship in the boreal…